Obituaries

Aug 16, 2019

Kenneth David Kostial of Longville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday August 16th, 2019, at St Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota, surrounded by those he loved and those who loved him.

Ken was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 25, 1943, to George and Eva Kostial. The family moved to Hopkins, MN in 1946, where Ken...

Aug 16, 2019

Dale R Dickie, 90, of Crosslake, passed away peacefully at his home Friday Aug. 16, 2019 surrounded by family and loved ones.  Dale’s memorial service will be held at Crosslake Lutheran Church on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at 11am with Pastor Kristin Oltmann officiating.  Family and friends are welcome to gather one hour prior to the service.

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Aug 16, 2019

Melvin Zimmer, 72, Mesa, Arizona, passed away, August 16, 2019, in Staples, Minnesota, while traveling and visiting friends with Berdina (Bernie), his wife of 53 years. It was Mel’s dream to retire and see the country traveling in his new Winnebago.  We think it was his goal to see all the “giant balls of twine” the country had to...

Aug 14, 2019

Elaine A. Schumer of Upsala, 81, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Diamond Willows in Little Falls, MN. Visitation will be held 4-8PM on Sunday August 18, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala, MN. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, August 19, 2019 at 11AM Sunday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with an additional visitation...

Aug 14, 2019

Laurel J. Ford, 70, of Brainerd passed away unexpectedly August 14, 2019. A gathering of friends will be held Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 1:00-4:00PM at her home.

Laurel was the owner of Create-A-Card studio. She was loved and will be deeply missed by many.

Laurel is survived by her sister Mary, and many nieces,...

Aug 12, 2019

Bruce Wayne Forsberg, age 71, of Hackensack MN, left this world on Monday, August 12, 2019, after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was born March 10, 1948, in Willmar, Minnesota to Liala M. (Johnson) Forsberg and Wayne G. Forsberg. Both parents have preceded him in death. Bruce is survived by his sons, Vincent and Trenton Forsberg;...

Aug 12, 2019

Bruce Darrell Joseph Ayers, age 62, of Staples, died on Monday, August 12, 2019 at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in St. Cloud. A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, August 16, 2019 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples from 1 to 3 p.m. A time of sharing will be at 2:30 p.m. and military honors...

Aug 11, 2019

Maurice A. Miller, 86, of Brainerd, passed away at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in St. Cloud on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

Funeral Services for Maurice will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter.  Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services...

Aug 10, 2019

Barry Jay Wilcox passed away quietly in his home on August 10, 2019. Funeral services will be at 3PM on Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Friday at the funeral home in Baxter.  Interment will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Pillager.

Barry was...

Aug 10, 2019

Donald “Don” Leroy Putz, 81, passed away at his home in Pequot Lakes MN on August 10, 2019. Services will be held 1:00PM Saturday August 24, 2019 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Crosslake MN, visitation will begin at 12:30PM. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, with military honors.

Don was born in Eau Claire,...

Aug 9, 2019

John R. Farrell, 77, of Crosslake died Friday, August 9, 2019 at his residence in Crosslake. Funeral services will be at 2PM on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Crosslake.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Thursday at the funeral home in Crosslake.  Interment will be in Pinewood Cemetery in...

Aug 9, 2019

Donald R. “Don” Bloomquist, age 85 of Merrifield, MN passed away on August 9, 2019. Services for Don will be 2:00PM, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Don was very family oriented, he loved his family and friends, he loved Sweet Pea,...

Aug 5, 2019

Lawrence John Theis, 91, died Monday August 5, 2019 in Baxter, MN. A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Sept. 13, 2019 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, 12-2PM with a prayer service at 2PM. A private family interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Nisswa, MN later.

Larry was born on July...

Aug 4, 2019

Ronald “Ron” F. Shepard, 66, of Nisswa died Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Veterans Medical Center in Minneapolis.  A Celebration of Ron’s life will be on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 5-8PM with a time of sharing at 7PM at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Pequot Lakes.

Ron was born November 24, 1952 in Hopkinton,...

Aug 3, 2019

Gilroy Gardner Arvig, age 85, of Crosslake, passed away on August 3, 2019 after suffering many years with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Pequot Lakes to Esther (Gardner) and Louis Arvig on September 17, 1933.

Gilroy started his telephone career by becoming president and general manager of Arvig Telephone Company at age 20 after...

Aug 3, 2019

John Joseph Klemp, of Brainerd, MN, and Highland Park, IL, was born on May 12, 1921 in Highland Park, IL, and passed away peacefully at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls, MN, on August 3, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, John A, and Sophia; siblings, Matthias, Earl and Richard Klemp. Survived by daughter, Marie...

Aug 2, 2019

Merilyn Jean Laflin, 85, Baxter (formerly Brainerd and Backus), died Friday, August 2, 2019 at her residence in Baxter.  The Funeral Service for Merilyn will be at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, with Pastor David Grotzke of First Baptist Church, officiating.  Visitation will be for one hour prior to the...

Aug 2, 2019

Richard “Pinky” Payne, 70, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at his home in Baxter, MN, surrounded by his wife, loving family and friends. The viewing and visitation will be  from 5-7pm Thursday, August 8th at The Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Memorial service will be Friday, August 9th at 10:30am at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel with...

Aug 1, 2019

Blake Robert Weldon, 30, died unexpectedly August 1, 2019 at his home in Crosby MN. Services will be held at 12:00PM Monday August 12, 2019 at Timberwood Church in Nisswa MN, with visitation at 10:00AM. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Nisswa.

Blake was born May 10, 1989 in Coon Rapids, MN to Sean and Stacy...

Jul 31, 2019

Myron (Mike) Lee Landecker, age 86, of Baxter, MN (originally of Breezy Point) died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Essentia-St. Joseph’s Medical Center, surrounded by his family, now with his Savior and Lord. Visitation will be 10:00AM, Monday, August 5, 2019 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter. Memorial service to follow at 11:00AM. Lunch to be served...